Monday, 15 July 2013

Californias Best Quaint Wineries: Carmel & Monterey Wineries

By Philip Vonwrede


Camel valley is among the seven appellations that comprise of diverse wine selections in Monterey County and in all these appellations there is no doubt that Monterey wineries are the most distinct. The wineries are strategically nestled in the towering range of Santa Lucia; Carmel Valley defies geographical daytime fogs and zephyrs characterized by summer afternoons that are amazingly sizzling and highly favorable to various red wine varietals including Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Camel valley village is uniquely dotted with cute looking rooms for wine wasting representing the richness of wineries in this area.

First, Ventana Vineyards is my first choice. A partnership by Randy Pura, the owner of the winery room called Ventana vineyards in Monterey wineries, and J. Douglas Meador, producer of the wine, has successfully delivered a whole lot of wines, such as Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Gewurztraminer, Meritage, Muscat, Merlot, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Shiraz/Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc, to the people. You have to pay before entering the Ventana vineyards to tste their wine selections but if you purchase a bottle or two, you will be exempted from it. It also features interesting amenities including the gift shop, the amazing view of the valley, conference rooms, the barrel rooms and a lot more.

Another wine vineyard that is well-known for its Chardonnay is the Talbot vineyards. It was built in the year 1982 wherein the first grapes sprouted on the Diamond T vineyard. Starting then, Carmel valley has seen a steady and prosperous progress of wineries. As a result, it is now ranked one of the best wineries within Montreal County. Varieties of vino has continued to pop up ever since.

Standing out, Parsonage Village Vineyard is a great

choice. Bill and Mary Parsons co-own the parsonage village vineyard, a winery in Carmel valley and Bill Parsons produces wine at this vineyard. The various wine varieties produced here include the Bordeaux Blend, Cabernet, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Petite Verdot, Shiraz and Sauvignon Blanc. Its unique location in Carmel valley wineries provides them with the advantage of the best climatological conditions for winery production.

Primarily, Chateau Julien Wine Estate is one of the larger vineyards. Chateau Julien Wine Estate boasts of a myriad of amenities for their guests such as manicured gardens, visitor facilities, covered patios, expansive areas and a vineyard that produces wine right in the 'Chateau'. Within a 6 acre land and a fully equipped barrel room, the wines there are consist of ferment aged wines and Chardonnay barreled longer in the oak. Some other wines that they have are cream sherry and port.

Also one of the winery vineyards in Montreal wineries, Bernardus winery and vineyards offers Bernardus as their main brand of wine. Nevertheless, there are still other signature varietals which include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. If you plan to visit Bernardus winery and vineyards, you should expect to find world class amenities like the art display/ museum, restaurant where you can purchase food and nice places for events such as weddings.




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